Real Estate Matters
By Elisa Jo Eagan
The red and white lights on each of the 200 trees located on the grounds of St. Gianna Beretta Molla Church illuminate the evening sky at 1421 New Road in Northfield.
On Saturday night, Dec. 9, after the 4:30 Mass, a tree lighting ceremony took place. Hundreds gathered together, many coming from far and wide. They came for yummy hot chocolate, delicious cookies and to see their own family tree brought to light and life in remembrance of a loved one or to honor a departed family member.
Many took time to lovingly decorate their tree, making each unique and extra special.
This beautiful tradition was started in 2017 by Rev. Anthony J. Manuppella, who became pastor of St. Gianna’s, also known as also known as St. Bernadette’s Roman Catholic Church, in 2016, as a fundraiser for the church and to bring remembrance and beauty to the community during Christmastime.
This year, in order to have some 200 trees, it was an extra challenge because of tree shortages. There was a waiting list due to the strong demand.
Special thanks to Claudia, Anne, Jessie, Miss Lee, Nancy and her family for all of their tireless work to make the event a success and to create a Christmas miracle for all to see and enjoy.
It takes the efforts of so many to put it all together. Each tree represents the love and life of our loved ones gone before as a memorial to the angels among us.
Our special family tree this year is “In Loving Memory of Our Angels in Heaven: my mom and dad, Grace and William Eagan; Marie and Fred Becker, Sr., and Mimi Buyse and Princess Rose and Bailey, my grandpuppy, whom we lost recently,” as requested by Elisa Jo Eagan and Fred Becker and family.
For all the families that have a special tree this year, the display keeps our loving memories alive during the holidays, at Christmas time and always in our hearts.
For More Real Estate Questions, Information and Advice Contact Elisa Jo Eagan “The Real Estate Godmother” (609)703-0432 and Remember…”There’s No Place Like Owning Your Own Home!”
